April 22, 2014 by Cynthia
In New England, spring means flowers but it also means arts festivals galore. The one that I’ve become most connected with is Somerville Open Studios. This year’s official SOS weekend is May 3 + May 4 with studios open across the city and easily accessible by foot and trolley cars. Several April exhibits are also already up and running.
Maps of different exhibit locations for the main May weekend are available in every Somerville neighborhood. The mapstands, made by artist Hilary Scott, are quite distinctive and kept regularly stocked by volunteers.
The show is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. You can read more about its unique history here. And you can learn more about participating artists via this link. Each year it is inspiring for me to see how involved the artists are, at every level, in making the show a success for everyone.
Posted in Inspiration, Photography Exhibits | Tagged art festivals, artists, arts, arts festivals, colors, creativity, imagination, Inspiration, neighborhoods, Photography, Somerville, Somerville Open Studios | Leave a Comment »
April 22, 2014 by Cynthia
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged bird, blossoms, colors, flowers, Inspiration, nature, Photography, Somerville, spring, urban landscape, walking | 3 Comments »
April 17, 2014 by Cynthia
Where do you find beauty? I find it in the strangest, most wonderful of places, like peering through the window glass. I hope you enjoy the following essay, Finding Beauty, now appearing at Creativity-Portal.com, an award-winning website that helps one explore, nurture and express creativity.
a neighboring tree
Posted in Books I Love, Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged abstract, beauty, creativity, Creativity Portal, imagination, Inspiration, nature, Photography, trees, urban landscape | Leave a Comment »
April 17, 2014 by Cynthia
The May/June 2014 issue of Alive Now Magazine focuses on hospitality. I’m grateful to have one of my photos appear in the pages. It is a lovely, thought-provoking issue. Hospitality is something I struggle with. I know I’m not always as welcoming as I could be but I will endeavor to do better until the end of my days I hope. 😉 Learn more about Alive Now and the availability of this issue here.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations | Tagged Alive Now Magazine, compassion, faith, food, food photography, hospitality, Inspiration, Photography, welcome | 4 Comments »
April 16, 2014 by Cynthia
I took these photos a few days ago, indeed, after a spring rain. Today, these buds are bold blossoms, their petals glistening quite beautifully in melting spring snow. I didn’t quite have the heart to photograph the snow. 😉
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged abstract, beauty, blossoms, Branches, Inspiration, Photography, rain, Somerville, urban landscape | 1 Comment »
April 15, 2014 by Cynthia
These scenes are from Boston’s Back Bay along historic Commonwealth Avenue. I must say, I am quite thankful spring has finally arrived. 😉
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged Back Bay, beauty, blossoms, Boston, Boston's Back Bay, Branches, Commonwealth Avenue, Inspiration, nature, Photography, spring, trees, urban landscape | 3 Comments »
April 13, 2014 by Cynthia
p.s. A few folks have asked where this flower shop is located. You can learn more here.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged colors, flowers, gardening, Inspiration, nature, Photography, plants, Ricky's Flower Market, Somerville, walking | 2 Comments »
April 11, 2014 by Cynthia
Why am I seeking serenity? Well, in short, I made the “mistake” of looking at the headlines of the New York Times but it is one of those deeds that must be done on occasion so you know, if only a little bit, about what’s happening in the world. After reading a few articles and sighing deeply, I decided I needed some serene images to pave my way for the rest of the day. So I went back through the files and selected these images taken a few years ago in a field in Woburn, MA. Hope you enjoy them and have a good Friday.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged Inspiration, landscape, leaves, nature, peace, Photography, reflection, serenity, Woburn | 5 Comments »
April 10, 2014 by Cynthia
I wasn’t happy with any single image but somehow seeing the whole group worked for me. It is fun being able to play with your food.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations | Tagged abstract, color, food, food photography, fruit, Inspiration, oranges, Photography | 3 Comments »
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